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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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